Archive: 16 March 2004
76 articles found
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mangrove forests in Indramayu under threat
Mangrove forests in Indramayu under threat Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta A variety of human activities in waterfront areas have made Java's northern coast mangroves highly vulnerable. The emergence of fishing settlements, industrial plants and fish ponds is noticeable along the main coastline, particularly in some districts of Indramayu regency, West Java.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commercial Court earns praise in copyright cases
Commercial Court earns praise in copyright cases Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Commercial Court has earned the respect of the business sector for clear-cut, appropriate rulings and the rapid processing of copyright and trademark cases over the past three years.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chicken farmers sued for not paying debts
Chicken farmers sued for not paying debts Associated Press, Hanoi, Vietnam Two chicken farmers in Vietnam have been sued for failing to pay their debts after a deadly bird flu outbreak forced them to destroy their poultry stocks, in the country's first reported lawsuit related to the disease.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Good governance does matter for the reduction of poverty
Good governance does matter for the reduction of poverty Alex Arifianto, Researcher, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta Aarifianto@smeru.or.id The 1997/1998 Asian economic crisis reminded us all that the issue of poverty reduction is very crucial. High economic growth during the previous three decades was successful in reducing absolute poverty in the country.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Quality control
Quality control for roads needed Quality of road repairs poor From Bisnis Indonesia A number of road sections in Jakarta are severely damaged. Roads newly repaired look alright for a while, only to be smashed again by rain and returned subsequently to their original state, with large holes appearing all over. Road repair in the capital city is usually conducted soon after damaged parts have claimed victims, or letters to the editor have been published in the print media.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal burial fees
Illegal burial fees From Koran Tempo A Jakarta councillor has questioned the fee for the burial of a citizen in the capital. The city administration has allocated Rp 150,000 per person for digging and filling a grave. He wondered why some people had been asked to pay Rp 1 million a person. This happened to my family. When my elder brother died and was buried in the Pondok Kopi public cemetery, Kedoya, West Jakarta, I had to pay Rp 950,000 in burial costs.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Man dies in train accident
Man dies in train accident BEKASI: Mar Rabani, 24, was found dead by locals from Kampung Bekasi Kaum adjacent to the rail tracks at Bekasi Timur late on Sunday, suspected of being hit by a train, police said on Monday. A witness told the police that the man from Padang, the provincial capital of West Sumatra, was crossing the tracks when a train from Jakarta heading toward Yogyakarta went past. The victim's body is currently in the morgue of Bekasi general hospital. -- Antara
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/logging
JP/4/logging Five Malaysians declared suspects JAKARTA: Police are hunting five Malaysian nationals for their involvement in illegal logging activities along the Malaysia- Indonesia border in West Kalimantan. "We are coordinating with Malaysian border police to find the five Malaysians still at large," deputy police spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko D.A. said on Monday. Police already knew the identities of the Malaysians, he said.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gapki sees govt palm oil export target attainable
Gapki sees govt palm oil export target attainable Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to increase the export value of fat and edible oil products this year by 9 percent is attainable on the back of price rises in the commodities and higher export volumes, says an industry leader.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Merpati plans to sell up to 51% stake
Merpati plans to sell up to 51% stake The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to sell up to 51 percent of its shares this year in a bid to raise cash to help finance the purchase of new aircraft, according to the company's president. Hotasi Nababan said on Monday that the government had approved the plan, and would seek the consent of the House of Representatives. "We're still waiting for House approval ...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta shares end lower on weak global sentiment
Jakarta shares end lower on weak global sentiment Rendi A. Witular and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More profit-taking on selected blue chips brought the Jakarta Composite Index down on Monday as global market sentiment was hit by concern over the economic impact of the Madrid bombings. The share index dropped 14.001 points, or 1.9 percent, to close at 724.15, the lowest in two months, with telecommunications firm Telkom leading the fall in blue chips.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt ups budget for hospital services
Govt ups budget for hospital services Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Health has increased this year's budget for the provision of hospital services to the needy by 50 percent to Rp 500 billion (US$59.1 million) from Rp 326 billion last year. The secretary of the ministry's Directorate General of Medical Care of the ministry, Eddie Naydal Roesdal, said on Monday that half of the funds would be distributed to state hospitals between March and April.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Burglar breaks into Dutchman's home
Burglar breaks into Dutchman's home JAKARTA: A burglar broke into the house of a Dutchman on Jl. Kemang Raya no. 75 in South Jakarta, stealing Rp 47 million (US$5,529,000) in cash early on Monday morning. Besides the cash, the burglar, who is still at large, also took a digital camera, a notebook computer, two cell phones and two driving licenses issued by the Indonesian and Dutch governments respectively. The victim, Schoen Macer Hendrik, 53, was not at home at the time the burglar broke in.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKS distributes corruptors' list
PKS distributes corruptors' list BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) held a campaign on Monday highlighted by the distribution of a list of allegedly corrupt legislative candidates from other parties. The names of the candidates were distributed by PKS members, along with flowers and stickers, to commuters on Lingke's main thoroughfares in Banda Aceh. "We do not mean to discredit members of other political parties.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's visa policy
Indonesia's visa policy Regarding your article on page 13 of March 5: New slogan hoped to boost Indonesian tourist sector, the Indonesian government's new policy of allowing only 30 days for visa-on-entry visitors (instead of the previous 60 days) is, I believe, misjudged and economically detrimental for two reasons. First, thirty days is nowhere near enough time to experience even a fraction of your amazing and extensive country.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kingmaker Amien now wants to be king
Kingmaker Amien now wants to be king Kingmaker Amien wants to be king Victor Tjahjadi, Agence France-Presse, Yogyakarta Indonesia's consummate political kingmaker Amien Rais now wants to be king himself. "I will leave my position as kingmaker and try to be king myself," he told AFP in an interview in which he outlined his strategy to do just that.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Saudi Arabia review labor agreement
RI, Saudi Arabia review labor agreement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local labor groups have agreed with their Saudi Arabian counterpart to review labor regulations to provide stronger, more transparent legal protection for Indonesian workers employed in the kingdom.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reckless driver was likely on drugs
Reckless driver was likely on drugs Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police revealed on Monday that traces of methamphetamine had been found in the urine sample of a motorist who plowed into a group of Sunday morning joggers on Jl. Sudirman, indicating that he may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. Four people were killed in the accident and at least three others were injured.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega tells her rivals to stop mocking her
Mega tells her rivals to stop mocking her Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri warned her political rivals on Monday to stop ridiculing her if they wanted to be considered as her possible running mates in the country's first direct presidential election on July 7.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kingmaker Rais now wants to be king
Kingmaker Rais now wants to be king Kingmaker Rais wants to be king Victor Tjahjadi Agence France-Presse Yogyakarta Indonesia's consummate political kingmaker Amien Rais now wants to be king himself. "I will leave my position as kingmaker and try to be king myself," he told AFP in an interview in which he outlined his strategy to do just that. Rais, a U.S.-educated former Muslim leader, was speaking during a campaign tour for his National Mandate Party (PAN) before the April 5 general election.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties struggle to engage voters in policy dialog
Parties struggle to engage voters in policy dialog The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Idealists and officials have spoken for years of the benefits of "dialog campaigns" rather than rowdy rallies and convoys, but on the fifth day of campaigning, political parties were still struggling to get people interested in any attempt at dialog.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taufik out of action with poor health
Taufik out of action with poor health AMBON, Maluku: Taufik Kiemas, a senior member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), canceled his plan on Monday to campaign in the Maluku province capital of Ambon due to poor health. Taufik, who is the husband of PDI-P leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, arrived in Ambon at noon but was apparently too tired to address the crowd of PDI-P supporters.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Samarinda probes Rp 200b graft
Samarinda probes Rp 200b graft SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The provincial prosecutor's office said on Monday that it was investigating the misuse of Rp 92 billion (US$10.8 million) in state funds allocated for special projects and Rp 105 billion in reforestation funds. The investigation is focused on four districts -- Sendawar in West Kutai, Tanjung Selor in Bulungan, and Nunukan and Tanjung Redeb, both in Berau.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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2 X 28 Palu court jails five terror suspects for up to six years JP/5/STORM 1 x 28 Sudden whirlwind hits Kupang JP/5/TNI 4 x 9 Soldiers accused of damaging houses JP/5/dengue 2 x 23 Doctors ordered to stay put for dengue patients JP/5/BOMB 2 x 23 Three killed after boat explosion in Makassar
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
APEC holds talks on illegal logging
APEC holds talks on illegal logging JAKARTA: Over 90 participants from 21 members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) gathered here on Monday to hold talks on illegal logging. "The illegal trade of natural resources has disadvantaged the countries who take part and the real core of the issue is about supply and demand," the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hassan Wirayuda, said after opening the seminar.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muslim-based parties turn inclusive ahead of polls
Muslim-based parties turn inclusive ahead of polls M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic-leaning political parties contesting this year's general elections have selected more non-Muslim candidates, a move to pluralism that has been welcomed by political commentators.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three killed after boat explosion in Makassar
Three killed after boat explosion in Makassar Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Three fishermen were killed and another severely injured after explosives they were carrying exploded on Sunday in waters off Lumu-Lumu island, some four hours by sea to the southwest of Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi. The three were Ilyas, 40, Sampara, 18, and Munir, 25. The injured person is Hamzah, 17, who is now being treated at Labuang Baji hospital, Makassar.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five Malaysians declared suspects
Five Malaysians declared suspects JAKARTA: Police are hunting five Malaysian nationals for their involvement in illegal logging activities along the Malaysia- Indonesia border in West Kalimantan. "We are coordinating with Malaysian border police to find the five Malaysians still at large," deputy police spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko D.A. said on Monday. Police already knew the identities of the Malaysians, he said.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'They will soon forget their own promises'
'They will soon forget their own promises' In the upcoming elections, voters will select candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) for the first time in the nation's history. Those elected will take their seats in the People's Consultative Assembly along with the 550 elected members of the House of Representatives. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents for their views on the DPD election. Folber, 28, works at a private publishing company in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Mangro: 3 lines 17 counts
1. Mangro: 3 lines 17 counts Mangrove forests in Indramayu, elsewhere under threat 2. Tuna: 1 line 35 counts Indonesia, Japan hatch tuna growth plan 3. Carbon: 2 lines 28 counts Conference for emissions trading aimed at reducing CO2 levels
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Psychologist testifies 'Tempo' story hurt Tomy
Psychologist testifies 'Tempo' story hurt Tomy M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert witness told the Central Jakarta District Court that the first two paragraphs of an article published by Tempo magazine last year had insulted a well-connected businessman. Psychologist Sarlito Wirawan Sarwono told the court on Monday that the paragraphs, which likened Tomy Winata to a scavenger, would leave a lasting impression. The article, which was titled Ada Tomy di Tenabang?
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palu court jails five terror suspects for up to six years
Palu court jails five terror suspects for up to six years Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Central Sulawesi The Palu District Court in Central Sulawesi sentenced on Monday five suspected members of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) to up to six years in jail for their roles in terrorism. Nizam Khaleb, Fauzan Arif and Fadjri, known as key local JI members, were jailed for six years, while their accomplice, Firmansyah, received five years in prison and A'an Hasanudin three years.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
New police unit the last to know about smuggling
New police unit the last to know about smuggling Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police's new natural resources and environmental crimes division was probably the last official body to be informed about the attempted smuggling of about 1,000 protected pig-nosed turtles recently at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Despite this, the division's chief, Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police reshuffle detective unit
Police reshuffle detective unit JAKARTA: The National Police announced a reshuffle of five high-ranking officers in its detective and criminal divisions on Monday. Spokesmen Brig. Gen. Soenarko D.A. told the press Insp. Gen Landung Soedjono would replace Comr. Gen. M.A. Erwin Mappaseng who would soon retire as chief of the police detectives unit. Landung's position as deputy chief of detectives would be filled by Brig. Gen. Edi Darnadi, who would be replaced by Brig. Gen.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/
JP/5/ Photo A JP/Suherdjoko ABUSE OF FORCE?: Residents gather as police officers arrive at Kali Banteng in West Semarang subdistrict, Central Java, to investigate claims that 11 Indonesian Military soldiers had damaged three homes. ;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. Caption JP/5/ PHOTO B Antara FLOOD BENEFITS: Youths find an opportunity to make small change during a flood by "rescuing" a motorcycle from an inundated area in Tambak Beras village, Gresik, East Java.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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America, Israel: Was Washington snookered? W. Scott Thompson Gianyar, Bali 2. Thang -- Most of the wrong horses are backed by the U.S. 1 X 30 U.S. backs most of the wrong horses Thang D. Nguyen Program Coordinator United in Diversity Forum Jakarta 3. Madrid -- People's silent solidarity 1 X 30 People's silent solidarity Madeleine Bunting Guardian News Service London
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue prevention
Dengue prevention Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso can spend public funds for fumigation and the Ministry of Health can distribute informational leaflets on dengue prevention but until there is communal social responsibility, the dengue fever outbreak in Jakarta will continue unabated. In Kemang, where I live, there are many unoccupied houses. These houses have half empty swimming pools that are neither drained nor maintained and they have become ideal breeding grounds for dengue.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Doctors ordered to stay put for dengue patients
Doctors ordered to stay put for dengue patients Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Despite signs of a decline in dengue fever cases across Indonesia, the Indramayu regency administration has maintained its ban on local doctors and other medical workers from leaving the area or taking leave. The temporary ban will continue to be enforced until after the latest dengue epidemic comes to an end, Indramayu Regent Irianto MS Syafiuddin said here on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ending the mining imbroglio
Ending the mining imbroglio The government has decided to end once and for all the imbroglio that had virtually stopped new investment in the mining sector since early 2002 and threatened to plunge Indonesia into messy international litigation with billions of dollars in potential losses. President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed last week a regulation in lieu of law that amended Law No.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Utilities remain public enemies No. 1 through 5
Utilities remain public enemies No. 1 through 5 Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Monopolistic practices and a lack of concern toward public complaints were continuing to perpetuate a culture of poor public service in the country, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) lamented on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Japan hatch tuna growth plan
Indonesia, Japan hatch tuna growth plan Achmad Sukarsono, Reuters, Bali The Japanese who eat tuna and the Indonesians on the island of Bali who catch it are combining forces to ensure the fish stays on Tokyo's tables -- and keeps income flowing to the fishermen. Japan is the major buyer of tuna from Indonesia, and the two have joined hands to set up Southeast Asia's largest tuna hatchery center on the north coast of Bali, an island better known as a sun and sand holiday destination.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Politicians urged to respect church
Politicians urged to respect church MANADO, North Sulawesi: The Synod Working Group at Masehi Injili Church in Manado called on political party leaders and campaigners on Sunday to refrain from delivering political sermons in church. The call was aimed at preventing the abuse of religion for politics, according to a circular signed by the chairman of the Synod Working Group, Parengkuan.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga to issue Rp 10t bonds: CEO
Jasa Marga to issue Rp 10t bonds: CEO Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned toll road builder and operator PT Jasa Marga plans to offer Rp 10 trillion (US$1.17 billion) in bonds to fulfill the year's need for working capital of the same amount, said company president Syarifuddin Alambai.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Impeachment won't affect nuke talks: Seoul
Impeachment won't affect nuke talks: Seoul Agencies, Seoul South Korea played down the impact of President Roh Moo-hyun's impeachment on talks about North Korea's nuclear aims, but said on Monday it would question the North's sincerity if it slow- pedaled because of the vote.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso irked by company's annulment of land-swap deal
Sutiyoso irked by company's annulment of land-swap deal Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A protracted legal dispute concerning a land swap involving state SMP 56 junior high school in prestigious Melawai, South Jakarta, has apparently irked Governor Sutiyoso, who accused on Monday the developer, PT Tata Disantara, of having a "vested interest". "The legal process is still ongoing, but the company decided to annul the swap.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
No reason to panic just yet, says KPU
No reason to panic just yet, says KPU The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Mataram/Ambon/Makassar The General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Monday that some delays had occurred in the delivery of election materials, but it remained convinced that everything was under control.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police awaiting permit in AG case
Police awaiting permit in AG case P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have blamed the unresponsive state bureaucracy for their inability to question Attorney General M.A. Rachman over allegations of his involvement in corruption. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Basyir Barmawi said on Monday that the police had already followed the set administrative procedures by submitting a request for presidential permission to summon Rachman for questioning.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Mangro: 3 lines 17 counts
1. Mangro: 3 lines 17 counts Mangrove forests in Indramayu, elsewhere under threat 2. Tuna: 1 line 35 counts Indonesia, Japan hatch tuna growth plan 3. Carbon: 2 lines 28 counts Conference for emissions trading aimed at reducing CO2 levels
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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The symbolic faces of our election campaign Thomas Hidya Tjaya Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta 2. Alex -- Good governance matters for poverty reduction 2 X 30 Good governance does matter for the reduction of poverty Alex Arifianto Researcher The SMERU Research Institute Jakarta Aarifianto@smeru.or.id
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cheaper security tools enter the market
Cheaper security tools enter the market Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bali bomb blast, which occurred in November 2001, followed by a host of bomb threats in the following months, prompted many building owners to beef up their security systems.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security market boom a precursor to standardization
Security market boom a precursor to standardization Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta For major companies, no matter whether they are involved in hospitality, manufacturing or mining, the security of their assets and employees should be their first priority. With the continued uncertainty in the country's security situation, relying on their own security staff is often not enough.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Most parties have violated election rules: Panwaslu
Most parties have violated election rules: Panwaslu The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost all of the 24 political parties contesting this year's elections had committed 100 violations as of Monday, according to the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu). The campaign has, however, been overall peaceful, committee member Didiek Supriyanto said, while calling on authorities and all the parties to maintain the discipline of members and supporters to prevent untoward incidents.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two more die of AIDS in Medan
Two more die of AIDS in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A local non-governmental organization (NGO) revealed on Monday that two more people had died of complications from Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Medan this year, while nine others were receiving treatment for the disease at several hospitals. The two men, identified only as R, 28, and S, 24, died in February at the Adam Malik and Haji hospitals, respectively, said Community Health Network executive director Delyuzar.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ARAB ( 1 X 30 )
1. ARAB ( 1 X 30 ) RI, Saudi Arabia review labor agreement 2. KOMNAS ( 3 X 14) Komnas HAM to investigate Manggarai shootings 3. FOREST ( 2 X 24 ) Activists ask Mega to revoke mining decree 4. RACHMAN ( 2 X 18 ) Police awaiting permit in AG case 5. BBM ( 1 X 32 ) Govt ups budget for hospital services
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Truck hits motorcycle, kills 3
Truck hits motorcycle, kills 3 INDRAMAYU, West Java: At least three people were killed on Monday when a trailer truck traveling from Cirebon to Jakarta hit a motorcycle in Muntur village, Losarang subdistrict, Indramayu. Two of the victims died instantly as the truck, driven by Fahruddin Iryanto, 29, slammed into their Yamaha Crypton motorcycle. The three victims were riding a single motorcycle: Casyudi, 24, Ali Murtopo, 23, and Dewi, 23, all local villagers.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papuan airline latest to enter local market
Papuan airline latest to enter local market Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting March 18, 2004, the privately owned Efata Papua Airline will launch its inaugural flight from Jakarta to Jayapura in Papua, a company spokesman said. Efata Papua marketing manager Sedar Pribadi said on Monday that this route would be the only one the airline would be serving for the time being.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists ask Megawati to revoke mining decree
Activists ask Megawati to revoke mining decree Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of environmental activists and economists called on the government on Monday to revoke the regulation in lieu of law (perpu) that allows 13 mining companies to resume activities in protected forests, saying their operations would cause more economic losses and environmental damage.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM to investigate Manggarai shooting
Komnas HAM to investigate Manggarai shooting P.C. Naommy and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) revealed on Monday that it planned to send a fact-finding mission to investigate the shooting by police officers of demonstrating farmers in Manggarai, Flores, last week.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati on illegal logging
Megawati on illegal logging Speaking at the inauguration of a new bridge in Riau, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said the government could stop illegal logging if law enforcers were sincere in their efforts. Law enforcers had been enticed by money and often protected illegal loggers rather than arresting them, according to the President. Who did the President mean by law enforcers? It must be the police and forest rangers.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Appeal to women candidates
Appeal to women candidates From Media Indonesia Women have in fact played a role in our government since Indonesia first gained independence. Various woman figures have become political fighters, joining hands with their male counterparts in the struggle against Dutch colonizers. It is not surprising that women of today as the succeeding generation are carrying on the struggle of their predecessors.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three jailed for forgery
Three jailed for forgery BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Meulaboh District Court has sentenced three legislative candidates in West Aceh regency to one month in prison each for poll violations. The presiding judge in the district court found them guilty of forging school diplomas to enable them to register as legislative candidates in the regency, a poll official has said.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sudden whirlwind hits Kupang
Sudden whirlwind hits Kupang Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Torrential rains followed by whirlwinds on Monday hit Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, destroying at least 68 homes, two churches, a hospital and NTT Police headquarters. The whirlwinds, which ravaged the city for about a minute, toppled hundreds of trees and billboards along the main thoroughfares.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged fuel pump leak not found
Alleged fuel pump leak not found JAKARTA: Jakarta Environment Management Agency (BPLHD) head Kosasih Wirahadikusumah said no leak was found at Kramat Sentiong fuel station, Central Jakarta, as alleged by local residents. "We carried out a hydrostatic test two weeks ago, but so far haven't found leakage at the pump that was said to have polluted the residents' wells and should therefore be closed," Kosasih said at City Hall on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Muslim parties turn inclusive ahead of elections 3
* Headlines: Muslim parties turn inclusive ahead of elections 3 * National: RI, Saudi Arabia review labor agreement 4 * Archipelago:Terror suspects got six years in jail5 * Opinion:Symbolic faces of our election campaign6 * City: Driver was likely on drugs8 * Sports:Ancelotti moves closer to first 'scudetto'10 * World: Car bomb found near U.S. consulate in Karachi12 * Business:Jakarta shares end lower on weak sentiment13 * Features:Mangrove forests in Indramayu under threat 20
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pak Kwik,
Pak Kwik, never lose hope! From Warta Kota The recent statement by State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie that large-scale corruption had taken place in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency was like a loud scream in the zoo, where animals were only startled for a while without making further response. Nonetheless, Pak Kwik should not be disheartened because despite the absence of any follow-up, many people think as you do, believe your words and support your move.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD campaigning more laid-back: Candidates
DPD campaigning more laid-back: Candidates Muninggar Sri Saraswati and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Campaigning for the general elections is so competitive that some candidates seem to be trying their best in not pushing too hard. "Vote for me if you like; if not, that's just fine," is the campaign slogan of Yetty W. Mualim, a candidate for the Jakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPD) who was among the five candidates scheduled to campaign on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rosek dedicated to wildlife
Rosek dedicated to wildlife Bambang M., The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The name of environmental crusader Rosek Nursahid is heard almost every time people discuss wildlife protection in Indonesia. Rosek is the founder and director of ProFauna, a non- governmental organization dedicated to wildlife protection.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Analysts urge ASEAN to have its own candidate for United Nations top post
Analysts urge ASEAN to have its own candidate for United Nations top post Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia should push for a consensus among ASEAN member countries on fielding a single candidate for the prestigious post of United Nations Secretary-General, analysts say.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monitoring teams focus on education voters
Monitoring teams focus on education voters Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most monitoring teams appear to have focused their programs on educating voters and getting them to the polls for the April 5 legislative election, instead of putting their weight behind the 22-day campaign period. There are 28 monitoring teams registered with the General Elections Commission, of which 23 are local and five are foreign.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties want in-court settlement
Parties want in-court settlement JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court commenced on Monday the trial of three large political parties accused by 13 new political parties of the illegal use of state assets as their offices, not resolved through out-of-court settlement. Earlier, presiding judge Herri Swantoro ordered judge Agoes Subroto to mediate the settlement, for which only one hearing took place on Feb. 20.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dibyo balks at small turnout
Dibyo balks at small turnout SEMARANG: Former chief of the National Police Gen. (ret) Dibyo Widodo was disappointed on Monday as only a small crowd turned up to see him campaign in Semarang. The four-star police general, who campaigned for the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB), arrived at the sports hall in the morning to campaign. But the sports hall was almost empty, with just a few dozen people in attendance. He left the sports hall and immediately headed for his car.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two more die of AIDS in Medan
Two more die of AIDS in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A local non-governmental organization (NGO) revealed on Monday that two more people had died of complications from Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Medan this year, while nine others were receiving treatment for the disease at several hospitals. The two men, identified only as R, 28, and S, 24, died in February at the Adam Malik and Haji hospitals, respectively, said Community Health Network executive director Delyuzar.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Philippines, India have more women leaders: UN
Philippines, India have more women leaders: UN Agence France-Presse, Manila Indian and the Philippines lead Asian nations in getting more women into leadership positions while the countries of South Asia fall behind, a United Nations special ambassador said on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties use various methods to gain support
Parties use various methods to gain support The Jakarta Post Jakarta Idealists and officials have spoken for years of the benefits of "dialog campaigns" rather than rowdy rallies and convoys, but on the fifth day of campaigning, political parties were still struggling to get people interested in any attempt at dialog.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
The symbolic faces of our election campaign
The symbolic faces of our election campaign Thomas Hidya Tjaya, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta Campaigns have become daily occurrences as part of the social reality we live in. We often hear about campaigns for HIV/AIDS awareness or for humanitarian and environmental causes. By definition, a campaign is a series of planned activities with a particular social, commercial or political aim.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers accused of damaging houses
Soldiers accused of damaging houses Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Eleven soldiers have been accused of vandalizing three new houses on Jl. Jembawan I in Kali Banteng Kulon subdistrict, Semarang, Central Java.Soldiers accused of damaging houses A group of men arrived at the scene at 10 a.m. on Monday and started smashing roof tiles, breaking down doors and walls and shattering windows in houses owned by Giyono, Yanto and Joni, said local villagers.